News Assignment Editor

KEYE Austin/Telemundo is seeking a detail oriented, aggressive, energetic, and creative full-time News Assignment Editor!

Skills and Experience:

Assign and track news crews

Identify and develop daily content

Write and post content to station website and social media sites

Compelling and accurate writing

Monitor social media and react to breaking news, make beat checks, monitor web sites and social media, react to developing news

Develop and maintain contacts and sources to enterprise story ideas

Listen for and respond to breaking news

Assisting in the efficient operations of the assignment desk

Requirements and Qualifications:

Minimum of 1-2 years of assignment desk experience preferred

Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy

Ability to communicate effectively

Basic computer knowledge/word processing skills

General knowledge and interest in local, national and world news

Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter and emerging social media platforms

Bachelor’s degree with a major in journalism is also preferred

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair:

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net .

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.